RSTA has received a response from ASTI with regard to the issue of Pension Parity raised by the National Committee in a letter in May 2026.  The ASTI response is available to read here: 

 ASTI_Clarificatio_on_Pension_Parity_and_Local_Bargaining.pdf

E Newsletter 2026: eNewsletter._June_2026.pdf

The March 2026 eNewsletter is available to read/download here:eNewsletter_March_2026.pdf

Job Opportunities for Retired Teachers - Census 2027

The Central Statistics Office has contacted RSTA to draw attention to job opportunities which may be of interest to  our members. The document attached below contains a brief job description that can be circulated to members.

Message from CSO:

"We will be advertsing for Senior Manaager positions for Census 2027 over the coming weeks.  I am aware that several retired members have come on board for previous Census work.We would greatly appreciate if you would share news of these unique job opportunities with your members and networks through your communication channels and platforms. 

Our next  census will take place between April and May 2027 and we are now beginning to recruit staff to help us deliver a successful census across the country. Our first campaign is to recruit  Senior Managers for the Census Field Staff.  This competition will open on 22 April 2026 and applications are available to complete online on www.census.ie.

The successful Senior Manager candidates will commence work in September/October until June 2027. Further details of the roles are available on our website www.census.ie

There are no upper age limit restrictions on these jobs."

Details of the jobs and how to apply are in the attached document which you can read/download/print: Census_Recruitment.pdf

IMPORTANT CORRECTION

The phone number for the Sheraton Hotel Athlone is: 090 6451000.  Incorrect number shown in Newsletter.

January_2026_Newsletter.pdf

Rosemary Kiernan writes:

Happy New Year to you all. Looking forward to seeing you during 2026. We are booking our first trip of the year and hope it might interest you.  As ever, friends and family welcome.

Details on the Travel Department website.

Highlights of Puglia

• 15th - 22nd April 2026
• I have negotiated special rate for our group of €1389 pp sharing
• Single supplement to be decided
• Optional trip to Matera €67 available
• To book ring The Travel Department at: 01 6371600 and  quote Midland Retired Teachers
• Deposit €250 now, balance due by February 4th.
• Click on attachments below for further details

Please contact me or Travel Department for further details.  Please let me know if you decide to travel.

Email: kiernanrm45@gmail.com

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